main-topgallant

[ meyn-top-gal-uh nt; Nautical meyn-tuh-gal-uh nt ]

/ ˈmeɪn tɒpˈgæl ənt; Nautical ˈmeɪn təˈgæl ənt /

the main-topgallantmast, its sail, or its yard.

Origin of main-topgallant

First recorded in 1620–30

“The main-topgallant clewline,” I answered, casting my eye aloft to note the “lead” of the rope.

The Congo Rovers |Harry Collingwood
The foremast is sprung, the main-topgallant mast is gone, and the mizzen has been snapped off close by the deck.

The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands |R.M. Ballantyne
"We had better get up the main-topgallant sail, Brown, and run up to her," Bob said.

Held Fast For England |G. A. Henty
At the same time the main-topgallant mast with its sail and yard was carried away.

Will Weatherhelm |W.H.G. Kingston

Away flew the main-topgallant studden sail; the topmast studden sail followed.

Marmaduke Merry |William H. G. Kingston